Grand Hotel Riviera - accomodations

Overlooking the turquoise Ionian Sea in Santa Maria al Bagno, near Nardò, Grand Hotel Riviera blends Mediterranean charm, refined comfort, and breathtaking views. Perched on scenic cliffs surrounded by pine groves, the hotel is ideally located for exploring Salento’s highlights, from Porto Selvaggio Natural Park to the baroque wonders of Lecce and the lively town of Gallipoli.

The hotel features 98 elegant rooms designed in soft, natural tones, many offering balconies or terraces with sea views. Each room includes modern comforts such as air conditioning, minibar, safe, and Wi-Fi. Deluxe rooms add design furnishings, outdoor Jacuzzis, and panoramic terraces for an exclusive stay experience.

Guests can savour authentic Puglian flavours at the hotel’s two restaurants — Cloe, with sea-view dining, and Nereide, set amid a Mediterranean garden. The menus highlight regional ingredients, fresh seafood, and creative Mediterranean recipes.

For relaxation, the wellness centre carved into the rock offers a hydromassage pool, Turkish bath, emotional showers, Kneipp path, and massage rooms. Two panoramic pools, sea-view solarium terraces, and a private lido with wooden platforms and sunbeds invite guests to unwind by the sea.

The hotel also provides two meeting rooms, a sea-view lounge bar, and on-site parking. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.